Longview Fresco Nebbiolo 2018
Sub-labelled: Vino Novello. I got a taste for Vino Novello this time last year visiting my wife’s Italian family, just outside of Rome in the Laziale wine growing region. Fresh, […]
Category Archives: Wine Reviews
Longview VISTA Shiraz Barbera 2017
The 2nd release of this wine. VISTA is the acronym for Varied Inclines Slopes Terrain & Aspects. And of course, vista is the Italian word for “view.” Good to see the Saturno family honouring the […]
Bernard Schurr Les Courtilles Côtes du Rhône 2016
Imported by the smart team at Fourth Wave Wine. A blend of 45% Grenache, 35% Shiraz and 20% Carignan. Bernard Schurr, Les Courtilles, Côtes du Rhône, 2016 Raspberry dominant nose with […]
Bernard Schurr Côtes du Rhône Villages 2016
Imported exclusively by Fourth Wave Wine, as part of their extensive, value for money European range. Certified organic grapes. 50% Shiraz (syrah) and 50% Grenache. Matured in 2 and 3 […]
Gartelmann Rylstone Petit Verdot 2015
A slight rebranding of Gartelmann’s Mudgee Petit Verdot release, naming the high altitude area of Rylstone where the vineyards are based at 660m. 14 months maturation in French and American […]
Gartelmann Jesse Shiraz 2014
Whilst Gartelmann are based on the Lovedale side of the Hunter Valley, here they’ve have extended their reach to higher planes of Mudgee. In this case, around 460 metres above […]
Leasingham Bin 56 Cabernet Malbec 2015
Each region has their wine they can hang their hat on: Tasmania sparkling, Barossa Shiraz, Hunter Semillon, Coonawarra Cabernet and McLaren Vale Grenache. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec blend just […]
Leasingham Classic Clare Shiraz 2015
Flagship shiraz from the historic Clare Valley stable of Leasingham, sourced from the Provis Vineyard. Aged in French oak barriques (225 litres) and puncheons (318 litres). Winemaker is Matt Caldersmith. […]
Leasingham Bin 61 Shiraz 2015
Trophy and gold medal winner at the 2016 Clare Valley wine show. The Bin range were first released in 1970 and are a reliable, varietal, regional staple. Winemaker is Matt […]
Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Adam Wadewitz has been winemaker at Shaw and Smith for a few vintages now and while he’s been getting ridiculous amounts of accolades for his and the team’s work with […]
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